A mysterious account on TikTok caused a good deal of confusion in the already chaotic nation of Sudan by using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create convincing fake video clips of former dictator Omar al-Bashir, who was deposed in 2019. Bashir’s whereabouts are unknown, as Sudan is presently convulsed by a bloody power struggle between the
US claims Sudan too dangerous to evacuate Americans while rest of the world safely removes their citizens
July 1, 2023 by
The U.S. has extracted its diplomatic staff from Sudan, as security conditions in the country worsened late last week, but the evacuation left thousands of Americans behind. In a security alert Tuesday, the State Department reiterated that “due to the uncertain security situation in Khartoum and closure of the airport, it is not currently safe […]
United Nations calls for halt to Sudan violence after three aid workers and dozens of others are killed
June 20, 2023 by
The United Nations’ World Food Program ceased operations in Sudan this weekend after three aid workers were killed during violent clashes between the country’s army and a powerful paramilitary group. Volker Perthes, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan, reiterated on Sunday that international aid workers are “not a target,” condemning the slaying […]
Obama Softens Sanctions On Terrorism Sponsor Sudan On His Way Out
January 13, 2017 by
The Obama administration plans on easing sanctions against Sudan as part of a larger effort to initiate limited talks with the government in Khartoum, the Associated Press reported Thursday. The White House will make the announcement on Friday. The State Department designated Sudan as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1993 “due to concerns about support to […]